SB 361 Commission Sticks to Mission; Rejects Mandate and Moratorium

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Northern Pass

The SB 361 Commission recently adopted its final report, and once again voted to reject controversial recommendations that a majority of its members believed were outside the scope of the Commission. This follows a vote last month by the Commission … Continue reading →

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Senate Bill 361 Commission Clarifies Mission – Endorses Improved Draft Report

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Northern Pass

On Thursday, Oct. 31, 2012, a legislative commission established by Senate Bill 361 (Commission to Study the Feasibility of Establishing Energy Infrastructure Corridors within the Existing Transportation Rights of Way) voted 10-0 to endorse a draft report proposed by the … Continue reading →

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Senate supports study of eminent domain bill

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Northern Pass

The full NH Senate on June 2 voted 14 – 10 to “re-refer” HB648, a bill which sought to halt The Northern Pass by prohibiting the possible use of eminent domain in siting the project. We opposed the bill, as … Continue reading →

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NH newspaper editorials – against HB648

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Northern Pass

Editorials in The Union Leader and Fosters Daily Democrat today took positions in opposition of House Bill 648, which seeks to halt The Northern Pass by imposing additional restrictions on the state’s possible use of eminent domain. “…The unintended consequences … Continue reading →

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NH House passes bill aimed at project

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Northern Pass

The NH House of Representatives today passed, 317 – 51, an amended version of legislation which seeks to prohibit the taking of property as part of a transmission facility project. We do not view House passage of the amended HB648 … Continue reading →

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House bills take aim at project

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Northern Pass

The N.H. House Science, Technology and Energy Committee this week considered two bills that focus on halting The Northern Pass project. The full House is expected to consider the committee’s recommendations on Wednesday, March 30. The committee voted to retain HB649, … Continue reading →

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